RC Boats

[EL PROPO]

Jeez, even model boats are a PITA to make them run correctly.

100% they are just like real boats ... pain this the A$$ lol

 

[EL PROPO]

Where is a good place to run RC boats in Havasu?

the rc boat club guys run over on the shore line of rotary park by the skate park. they meet up Sunday morning I believe.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

100% they are just like real boats ... pain this the A$$ lol

My Traxxas had a small porpoise, read elsewhere to do adjustable tabs and set the port tab down 3/4 turn down from zero and the starboard one to zero or up to 1/4 turn up, did that and she takes a beautiful set and no hop at all now

 

[Water Romper]

RC Boats for fishing??
So I was watching this guy last summer "shore fish" at one of the lakes in these parts. I was fishing too, but he had a small RC boat, he would put his bait on the back of his boat (looks like he had a little platform made on the back) open the bail on his reel and "drive" his bait wayyyyyy out in the lake then pull the bait off and drive his boat back to shore. He was catching more fish than I was, I could not cast that far out.
Pretty clever and fun to watch. Just thought I would add a random RC story to this thread.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

RC Boats for fishing??
So I was watching this guy last summer "shore fish" at one of the lakes in these parts. I was fishing too, but he had a small RC boat, he would put his bait on the back of his boat (looks like he had a little platform made on the back) open the bail on his reel and "drive" his bait wayyyyyy out in the lake then pull the bait off and drive his boat back to shore. He was catching more fish than I was, I could not cast that far out.
Pretty clever and fun to watch. Just thought I would add a random RC story to this thread.

People were doing something similar and catching world record trout inside the buoy line of dams. They put a stop to that pretty fast.

 

[Brokeboatin221]

From what I was told, Lee laid it up. So it is a real Schiada.

Can’t afford another one then

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Hauling the Traxxas M41 and spare parts etc is a motha, playing a few weeks ago on Amazon, found a bad ass 45” bag, however it did t really do any good as the bag was just a limp bag. Thought to get 1/2” pvc and build a cage inside the bag and now it’s perfect.
20$ bag 35$ in pvc fittings perfect.

I’ll have to pull the pvc frame out and get better pics. View attachment 1079289 View attachment 1079290 View attachment 1079291

Finally remembered to pull out of bag.

 

[AzMandella]

If you want to check out some really cool R/C boat racing check out Scott Myers YouTube page of the RC Unlimited series that run up in Washington . The Nitro boats are 1/8th scale . The electrics are 1/10th scale and the Gassers are 1/6th scale . The Nitros are the fastest . Almost all the boats are wood . I have a ML boatworks 1/8th kit and brand new Nova Rossi .67 for it . Just have not had time to build it . This is the Kit I have . Until then I just have to keep playing with my Sport20 Hydro and 20 mono's

1/8th Scale Newton 138/ MHR 8255 Kit

This kit makes the following boats and possibly more that are not listed. The 100 series number matches the Newton Marine numbering. The 4 digit number matches the NAMBA Master Hull Roster. 1) 138-A, 8255, ’82 Oh Boy! Oberto U-88 2) 138-B, 8255, ‘82 Executone U-8 3) 138-C, 8255, ’83 Miss Rock...

mlboatworksrc.com

 

[outboard_256]

How do these fast boats handle normal chop? Does the water need to be glass for you to really open them up?

 

[AzMandella]

How do these fast boats handle normal chop? Does the water need to be glass for you to really open them up?

Heres a good video of racing in heavy wind and chop .

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Used to love to watch them run down in mission bay as a kid.

 

[outboard_256]

That's not bad at all. I expected them to be bouncing all over the place like they were on whoops.

Heres a good video of racing in heavy wind and chop .

 

[jeteater1]

Used to love to watch them run down in mission bay as a kid.

They still run them there.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Yeah I’ve been meaning to go watch again its been years!!! Loved watching the little miss Budweiser boat run around with the circus circus boat.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

That's not bad at all. I expected them to be bouncing all over the place like they were on whoops.

I am still learning mine, a mild chop is awesome, helps pack air and plants it. Mine is only 40” long and light so much over 3” and she gets real flighty. Glass is a blast at mid throttle and cutting tight turns, it’s crazy what it does for a 450$ boat.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Finally remembered to pull out of bag. View attachment 1087570 View attachment 1087571

Redid to be able to haul the boys boat as well.

 

[Warlock1]

Redid to be able to haul the boys boat as well.
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Well when you want to step up for your boys I have another DCB you can buy...hehehehe

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Anyone with a Traxxas M41, i have a few runs on a set of HotRacing adjustable trim tabs. Cheapest i found online is 34$ shipped I’ll take 23$ shipped. I bought the whole RCBoatBiz upgrade kit so no need for two sets.

 

[was thatguy]

The boats are cool, but I went and did something stupid recently and bought this Traxxas K5 rock crawler. Cost was around $500 then add 2 batteries and a charger and it's up to around $750 and my Amazon shopping cart has another $400 in it for upgrades but not ready to hit the buy button just yet. I can see this hole getting deeper. View attachment 879499 View attachment 879500

You know you can hook the boat on the back of that and launch it and everything.

 

[instagator]

48" Skater, New never run. Cost around $3000.00 ....Any one want it for $1800

 

[instagator]

Bonzi fiberglass gas boat with pull starter......

 

[lbhsbz]

RC Boats for fishing??
So I was watching this guy last summer "shore fish" at one of the lakes in these parts. I was fishing too, but he had a small RC boat, he would put his bait on the back of his boat (looks like he had a little platform made on the back) open the bail on his reel and "drive" his bait wayyyyyy out in the lake then pull the bait off and drive his boat back to shore. He was catching more fish than I was, I could not cast that far out.
Pretty clever and fun to watch. Just thought I would add a random RC story to this thread.

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[02HoWaRd26]

48" Skater, New never run. Cost around $3000.00 ....Any one want it for $1800

Damn if only that was electric

 

[BLOWN HOWARD]

Damn if only that was electric

do a conversion on it

 

[02HoWaRd26]

do a conversion on it

Yea by that point it’d almost be cheaper to do a new one from one of a few custom sites. It’s bad asF tho.

 

[4Waters]

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This comes to mind

 

[instagator]

RC Boats for fishing??
So I was watching this guy last summer "shore fish" at one of the lakes in these parts. I was fishing too, but he had a small RC boat, he would put his bait on the back of his boat (looks like he had a little platform made on the back) open the bail on his reel and "drive" his bait wayyyyyy out in the lake then pull the bait off and drive his boat back to shore. He was catching more fish than I was, I could not cast that far out.
Pretty clever and fun to watch. Just thought I would add a random RC story to this thread.

You can also get drones to drop bait......